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Energy Efficiency: Don't Duct Your Responsibility
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You'd think twice about putting a new engine
into an old car, right? Unfortunately, many households don't
take this same approach when it comes to their heating and
cooling systems. They purchase new, high-efficiency heating
and cooling equipment and then attach it to a clunker of a
duct system. The equipment may heat and cool the home, but
the system never performs at its full potential. The fact
is, many forced air duct systems are clunkers. They leak,
are poorly-designed and inadequately insulated. This is a
big problem since central air conditioners, heat pumps and
forced air furnaces rely on these systems to circulate air
throughout your home. Poorly-performing ducts can reduce
your system's efficiency by up to 20%. Do you have a clunker of a duct system? Ask yourself these questions...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
ENERGY STAR™ program recommends that you have your duct
system checkedâ€"either during an equipment replacement or a
service call. Your contractor should be able to diagnose any
problems and make needed repairs that can dramatically
improve the energy efficiency of the complete system,
increase your home's comfort and help improve the
environment. By fixing your ducts you could save up to $140
per year in energy costs. |
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